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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,162.96, 7,124.87 and 2,805.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,162.96, 7,124.87 and 2,805.08 is: 3,871.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,162.96 : 7,124.87 = 2,805.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,162.96/7,124.87 = 2,805.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,162.96x = 7,124.87 × 2,805.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,162.96x = 19,985,830.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,985,830.34/5,162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.00

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